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A BOOK OF MAO TSE-TUNG SLOGANS & MINORITY YAO ART WORK

réf. 29030801Shaoshan n.d. ca.1950. Indigo blue stitched cloth binding in the Yao minority style 21 x 35 cm. covers very goodold dusty contents first page lower corner restored some old pencil marks seven hand-color outline illustrations plus 5 hand-painted lotus flowers and 6 color brushed Mao slogans on the verso of illustrated pages. The work appears to be a kind of minority color painted book stitched in a fascinating and unusually beautiful style commonly used by minority peoples. The book illustrations seems to have been black-outline printed first then later hand-colored with gouache type colors brushed in. Facing each illustration are found the slogans. On previously blank pages there are lovely lotus flowers a symbol of Buddhism. BINDING: The work was obviously hand-bound using indigo blue looks black and red cloth both appear to be hand dyed the indigo piece could be home-woven rough cotton. The white spine stitching is of a heavy thread and double stitched with extra "x" stitches to give a more "stunning" look. The corners are pre-bound with red after which over-layed with the indigo then stitched. This corner treatment gives the book a more protective binding and prevents wear. Obviously the book was bound with much attention and respect to protect the sayings of Mao. The covers are closed with red and green thick string tied into "frogs" to lock the cover when closed. This is a traditional clothing replacement for buttons. The work is in a limp cloth binding with a lovely feel and has quite charming looks. The book is 20 x 35 cm. when closed. CONDITION: The work has some old pencil scribbles on a couple of page corners as well as some old penned name/small note these do not detract from the whole and are minimal. There is a faint bit of old damp on some pages or their versos. Covers have some old dust on the front with a couple small light colored stains. We are overly critical surely the new owner will be pleased to acquire this one ! UNIQUE HANE-MADE HAND-DRAWN WORK: All in all an unusual item from the beginning of communism in China. The book was found in Changsha Honan province at the site of the Mao Museum open market. The seller looked like a minority Yao and stated she brought it from home which was also Mao's home town in Shaoshan. Regardless of the story the book appears to be precisely what she described it to be. In an effort to convince others of their devotion to Mao especially in small communities throughout China many minorities continued their handi-crafts and made Mao tribute pieces. Such favorite slogans as "LONG LIVE MAO 10000 YEARS" "DONT EAT TOO MUCH RICE" "SAVE COAL" DONE USE TOO MUCH COOKING GAS" "WORK TOGETHER" "BE POLITICALLY CORRECT." . unknown

Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY · États-Unis121,00 $US≈ 107,89 €

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYERABAA

A B C. With the Church of England Catechism

1785réf. 69085Philadelphia: Printed by Young Stewart & M'Culloch 1785. Full Description: BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. The A B C. With the Church of England Catechism. To which is annexed Prayers used in the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. Also A Hymn on the Nativity of our Saviour; and another for Easter Day. Philadelphia: Printed by Young Stewart & M'Culloch 1785. First edition first issue of one of the first publications of the American Episcopal Church and one of the first Episcopal Catechism printed in America after the separation of the American and British church. The words "King" and "Him" have been omitted from page six so that American educators could use word that they deemed "Expedient". First issue title-page includes the words "To which is annexed" Small octavo pamphlet 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches; 190 x 120 mm. 12 pp plus additional modern binder's blanks at the end. Title-page with engraved vignette and border. Full modern orange cloth. With brown morocco spine label lettered in gilt. Some chipping to spine label. Newer endpapers. Two previous owner's bookplates on front pastedown. Leaves uncut. Some minor instances of toning and light dampstaining. Overall very good. Together with BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. The A B C. With the Church of England Catechism. To which are annexed Prayers used in the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. Also A Hymn on the Nativity of our Saviour; and another for Easter Day. Philadelphia: Printed by Young Stewart & M'Culloch 1785. First edition second issue of one of the first publications of the American Episcopal Church and one of the first Episcopal Catechism printed in America after the separation of the American and British church. The words "King" and "Him" have been omitted from page six so that American educators could use word that they deemed "Expedient". Second issue title-page includes the words "To which are annexed" Small octavo pamphlet 7 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches; 190 x 117 mm. 12 pp. Title-page with engraved vignette and border. Self-bound. Leaves uncut. Some minor dampstaining. Overall very good. A Catechism for children providing guidance on living a Christian life and including standard prayers including one for Easter. The verso of the title-page contains a Roman alphabet an italic alphabet and a syllabary. Below the syllabary is a statement "The Blanks left in page 6 were formerly filled up with the words King and him; but as that Form of Expression does not suit our Republican Governments the Teacher will be pleased to full up the Blanks with what Words he may deem Expedient." Two wonderful examples of a catechism for children these were published just three years after the first Bible was printed in America. They contain the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer. Evans 19208. Rosenbach 99. ESTC W31437. HBS 69085. $1250. Printed by Young, Stewart & M'Culloch unknown books